The short answer
Choose CuePrompter for a quick, free, full-screen browser prompter. Choose CueNotch when you need camera-level text, voice-synced scrolling, and a private overlay during Mac screen sharing.
Feature comparison
| What matters | CuePrompter | CueNotch |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Any modern browser | Native macOS app |
| Best placement | Full-screen or separate device | Beside the Mac camera or floating |
| Scrolling | Adjustable fixed speed | Voice-synced and manual controls |
| Screen sharing | Browser window can be captured | Ghost Mode excludes the overlay from capture |
| Cost | Free | $0 tier; $7.99/week or $29.99 lifetime Pro in the U.S. App Store |
Competitor details were checked against CuePrompter's official website. Product features can change, so verify details before purchasing.
Where CuePrompter is stronger
- It opens instantly in a browser with no installation.
- It is free for commercial and non-commercial use.
- Mirror mode works with physical teleprompter glass.
Where CueNotch is different
- Text sits close to the Mac webcam for more natural eye contact.
- Voice sync follows your pace instead of requiring a fixed scroll speed.
- Ghost Mode keeps notes out of Zoom, Meet, Teams, Loom, OBS, and recordings.
Using a browser prompter on a Mac call
If you go with a browser prompter for a call, make the window small and drag it to the top of the screen, right under the camera. The closer the text sits to the lens, the less your eyes drop on the other person's screen. Then turn the scroll speed down a little below what feels comfortable, because reading slightly too fast is the most common giveaway.
Before you share your screen, share a single window, such as the slides or the app you are demoing, rather than the whole desktop. A browser tab is an ordinary window, so a full-desktop share shows it to everyone on the call.
Test both on your Mac in ten minutes
- Paste the same 200-word script into both.
- Record 30 seconds of yourself reading each one with Photo Booth or QuickTime, then watch where your eyes go.
- Read at your normal pace and note which one keeps up without you touching the controls.
- Start a test call in Zoom or Google Meet, share your full screen, and check what the share preview shows.
- Keep the one you forgot about while you were reading.
Frequently asked questions
- When is CuePrompter the better choice than a native Mac app?
- When you want a free browser autocue right now, or you already use teleprompter glass and need a mirrored full-screen scroll. It does not sit beside the Mac camera or exclude itself from capture.
- Can CuePrompter stay hidden during a Zoom screen share?
- No. It is a browser window, so Zoom can capture it. CueNotch Ghost Mode excludes the overlay from macOS capture. Ghost Mode is Pro.
Compare it with your own script.
CueNotch is free to try on macOS 14 or later. Test camera placement, voice sync, and screen sharing before deciding.
Try CueNotch on the Mac App Store- macOS 14+
- Free tier forever
- $7.99/week or $29.99 lifetime